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Associate Electrical Designer

McDermott
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Description

Job Overview:


The Associate Electrical Designer is an entry-level position, and their work is completed with close supervision and support. They work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adhere to quality guidelines. The Associate Electrical Designer should have basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process and appropriate licenses/training certifications.



Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of detail drawings and deliverables of high technical quality and of consistent presentation ensuring clarity and ease of construction
  • Gain experience in the following work areas:
    • Design
    • 2D drafting
    • 3D drafting and/or model creation
    • Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work
  • Gain an understanding of the Contract Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and all interdisciplinary requirements
  • Familiarized with the Company procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and standards for work to be performed and asked for guidance where required
  • Maintain a filing system for various drawings and documents as directed by the Senior Designer
  • Provide 3D modeling work
  • Assist and/or prepare Discipline deliverables such as:  
    • Detailed design drawings  
    • As-built drawings  
    • Filing of project drawings and documents  
  • Keep the Lead Designer and/or Senior Designer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
  • Assist and/or prepare Electrical Design deliverables such as:  
    • One-line diagrams  
    • Schematics  
    • Interconnection and wiring diagrams Block diagrams  
    • Area classification drawings Conduit and cable schedules Power layout drawings  
    • Earthing/grounding layout drawings Lighting layout drawings  
    • Electrical cable tray drawings Electrical building drawings Electrical support drawings Electrical drawing indexes

      Reports to:  
      Project: Lead Designer  
      Functional: Supervising Department Manager  
      Liaise With: Electrical Designers & Senior Electrical Designers



Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • High School graduate with a diploma in Electrical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Entry level to less than 3 years of drafting and/or design  
  • Detailed knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) drafting systems and other drafting software

 

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